Modifications: the beginning.

Search Amazon.com for Data analysisThis is the first attempt at a proposed programme of work. This was destined not to be the last.

·      The re-modelling of the rear quarter panels. The rear section of the front wings must be re-shaped at the point where they meet the back quarter of the body tub and rear wings. The manufacture of the wings was not a precise example of the art of modelling, likewise the body tub. Improved fabrication is essential around this section.

·      The integration of the scuttle to the main body tub. The scuttle will now become integrated into the body tub and not a simple ‘bolt on’ addition. It will be cut down, re-shaped and anchored more securely fitting snugly to the tub. Where the windscreen rests on the scuttle the contour will be built up to encourage a tailored fit. “T” shaped rubber extrusions will be used as a seating agent but will also act as draught excluding material. There will be a new bracket designed and fashioned to fix the screen to the scuttle top.

 

·      Fixing the bonnet to the nosecone and scuttle top. The bonnet will remain centrally hinged but a new method of fixing to the lower edge of the engine panels will be devised. Reinforced shoulders will replace the existing aluminium runners on the top of the engine side panels. These will mirror the corresponding “new build” shoulders on the bonnet. Studs, both male and female, will match up on the bonnet edges and engine side panels together with locking ‘Duz’ clips, which will securely fasten the bonnet. The front and rear undersides of the bonnet will gain a cushioned rubber strip to protect the scuttle top and nose cone from damage. Finally, the central hinge fixing plates will be located in such a way that can be easily removed allowing for greater access into the engine bay for maintenance work.

 

·      Integrating the engine panels to the central body tub. The engine side panels will be incorporated into the tub creating one continuous full panel. This will be achieved by extending the aluminium back edge of the engine panel to fix and lie under that of the central tub, forming a seamless side panel. The joint will be securely strengthened using a combination of PK’s, filler and epoxy bond. Foam will also be injected into the space behind the engine panel and bulkhead to support the enclosed space.

·      Lining the engine compartment. The bulkhead and inner scuttle ‘face’ will be sheathed in 4mm plate aluminium. The shoulder and inner sides of the engine panel will be clad with a lighter 2mm gauge sheet.